Fabric Flowers from Indygo Junction review and giveaway

I was recently asked if I would like to review Amy Barickman’s (of Indygo Junction) newest book, Fabric Flowers and I jumped at the chance. I love all the fun ideas and techniques (at least 25 different ones) for fabric flowers that are contained in this beautiful book. It’s such a nifty reference with lots of pretty inspiration and information.

I love to work with wool and wool-felt, so I chose to create the large Spiral Bloom. I used the pattern and method in the book to create this rosette with the contrasting detail.

I also tried a slightly simplified version where I just stitched the outer edge, rather than adding the contrasting wool embellishment. I machine stitched using Aurifil wool thread to give the stitching extra thickness and I really like the result. I think I need to try more with wool thread too.

I really am impressed by the quality of this book – I would highly recommend it if you love creating floral embellishments – so many pretty ideas in one place. The video above gives a nice sampling of the projects and pictures from the book.

If you would like a look at other projects from the book, visit these other stops on the Fabric Flowers blog tour:

And today, Indygo Junction is giving away a copy of the book and a collection of Clover Yo-Yo Makers in four different sizes. Some of the projects in the book are designed using the handy Clover products for creating embellishments. I love these yo-yo makers – they are so snazzy and slick – you can make the perfect looking yo-yo’s so quickly.

I’ve been experimenting creating yo-yo’s out of fabrics besides quilter’s cotton like linen and silky rayons. They turn out so pretty.

To enter to win a copy of Fabric Flowers and a collection of 4 Clover Yo-Yo Makers, just leave a comment on this post. Giveaway open until Saturday, March 2, midnight MST. GIVEAWAY CLOSED.

I&#39;ve read other reviews of this book also, and it looks like a good one. I haven&#39;t made flowers in the past, but I have a 2 year old daughter, and I suspect that the ability to make flower embelishments will come in handy in the coming years! Thanks for the chance to win!

I just stopped by to say THANK YOU so very much for the lovely giveaway from Westwood – I was so thrilled to wake up to the &quot;You Won!&quot; email today. I truly love your blog and appreciate your inspirations and tutorials, and your generosity! <br />Thanks again,<br />manybooks (Linda)

I&#39;ve never tried projects with yo-yo&#39;s, but I do love working with felt. Thanks for showing us both the simple version and the one with the contrast trim. Beautiful!<br />ellen(at)myerly(dot)net

Exactly what I need! I love the beautiful flowers…fabric and flowers, perfect together! Also, I recently thought, &quot;I need to learn how to make those cute yo-yo&#39;s&quot;. Thanks for the giveaway!

I love the yo-yos! They would look great with shimmery fabric and a big rhinestone in the center! Can you tell I like me some bling! This book should really give me some creative ideas. Thanks for the giveaway.

Love those pansies on the hat pictured on the front cover of this book! Who wouldn&#39;t want to win this book? Thanks for doing this give-away. I just found you on Pinterest and came to read your blog. I will be back again!

These flowers are sooo cute! I am already picking fabrics in my mind to go with different outfits. (and some great gifts too!) Thank you for the chance to win this give-away. I promise I&#39;ll make bunches of flowers if I win it!

Oh, I&#39;m thinking I just adore this book… love the cover and YoYos are my thing. I started creating some just to keep my hands busy when I sit with my family at night. They&#39;re addicting!! Be especially blessed, Kathy

neat book and pretty flowers! haven&#39;t made yo-yos myself, but mom, being a crafty woman herself made lots of things with yo-yos … slipper scuffs and hairbands, i remember, among other things, including a clown doll 60 some years ago. thanx for the chance to win some yo-yo makers. i could make a quilt top with scattered yo-yo flowers on it.

Very pretty. That would be a great book to own. You just can&#39;t go wrong with flowers. They seem to be very popular these days. Thanks for the chance to enter your giveaway. conn_and_vans_mom(at)yahoo(dot)com

Oh I need this book!!!! The flowers made me smile when i saw them. It is such a pretty way to embellish clothing and accessories with my own bit of flair. Thank you for reveiwing the book and sharing with us today!

Sounds like a fun book to get your creative juices flowing. Your flower turned out great! I love working with wool as well. Thanks for sharing your flower with us.<br /><br />Thank you and Indygo Junction for a super giveaway and a chance to win.<br /><br />usairdoll@gmail(dot)com

Wow! This book would be right up my street – I even have a Pinterest board for making all kinds of different flowers because I love themso much! Then the Clover Yo-Yo makers…..I have been looking at these for so long, but couldn&#39;t justify the spend as money is really tight, sadly, with being on disability only. I shall try and keep my fingers crossed that my name gets drawn for this

I&#39;m only just starting doing crafts. My plan is to be able to do lots of different crafts with my daughter when she is older. I figure I better get a heads start so I have some idea what I&#39;m doing lol

i have made one of their flowers before, it was so easy and looked great on the head band/ear warmer that I made. The pattern was really well written. I would love the opportunity to make some of their other designs. Thanks.

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